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Parish of Dysart 37A
Names of objects -- Pages
Parish of Dysart -- 3
Ashlar Head -- 13
Aburn Well -- 14
Anchor Tavern -- 15
Burgh School -- 5
Bay Horse Inn -- 19
Back Causeway -- 19
Blair Hill -- 20
Bandon Park -- 26
Bandon Watering Place -- 26
Burial Ground -- 29
Church -- 4
Church (U.P.) [United Presbyterian] -- 5
Cave of Dysart -- 10
Coal Wynd -- 15
Coal Yard -- 19
Dysart -- 3
Dysart House -- 11
Daw Well Street -- 17
Dysart Station -- 20
East Port -- 20
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway -- 20
Free Church -- 4
Foul Wynd -- 10
Flax Mill -- 20
Fife Pottery -- 25
Griffan Park -- 21
Harbour -- 4
Hot Pot Wynd -- 14
High Street -- 18
Hawkly Muir -- 24
Ivy Lodge -- 17
Lethem Wells -- 13
Limpots Road -- 20
Manse -- 7
Manse -- 7
Manse -- 16
North Cross Wynd -- 16
Overtown -- 24
Post Office -- 7
Pumping Engine -- 14
Pipers Braes -- 17
Partan Craig -- 18
Power Loom Factory -- 21
Pissing Mare's Well -- 22
Panney Wells -- 24
Parkhead -- 25
Quality Street -- 16
Remains of St. Dennis Chapel-- 8
Remains of St. Serf's Chapel -- 9
Relief Wynd -- 15
Reservoir -- 26
Subscription School -- 7
South Cross Wynd -- 14
Sand Well -- 18
School Wynd -- 19
Sinclairtown -- 23
Subscription School -- 25
Town House -- 7
Three Trees of Dysart -- 11
The Fort -- 13
The Rising Sun P.H. [Public House] -- 15
The Mansion -- 16
The Orchard -- 17
Thornly Bank Cottage -- 21
The Dubbie's -- 22
The Bank -- 27
Three Trees Park -- 29
White Craigs -- 13
West Port Street-- 15
Weavers Row -- 21
West Gallatown -- 23
Windmill Park -- 27
Windmill (Ruins) -- 27
Windmill Quarry -- 28 |
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DYSART [parish] |
Parish of Dysart
Parish of Dysart
Parish of Dysart
Parish of Dysart
Parish of Dysart
Parish of Dysart |
New Statl. [Statistical] Account.
Sibbald's Hist. [History]
Gazetteer of Scotalnd
Johnston's Co. [County] Map
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
the Sheriff's List of Parishes. |
024; 031; 032; 037 |
[situation] On the N. [North] side of the Firth of Forth in the Co. [County] of Fife.
Gazetteer page 418.
"The name is of Celtic origin signifying the Height of God. The form of this Ph. [Parish] is that of an irregular parallelogram, nearly 4 Miles in length from North to South, & varying from 1 1/4 to 2 1/4 miles in breadth from East to West. It is bounded on the South by the Frith, [Firth of Forth] on the East by the Phs. [Parishes] of Wemyss & Markinch, on the North by Kinglassie, & on the West by Kinglassie, Auchterderran & Kirkcaldy. The Ph. [Parish] is in the presbytery of Kirkcaldy & Synod of Fife. |
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DYSART [burgh] |
Town of Dysart
Town of Dysart
Town Of Dysart
Town of Dysart
Town of Dysart |
New Statl. [Statistical] Account
Sibbald's History
Gazeteer of Scotland
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
037 |
[situation] About 3/4 mile N.E. [Northeast] of Pathhead.
The town of Dysart is a Royal Burgh & joins with Kirkcaldy Kinghorn & Burntisland in sending a member to Parliament: a few years ago the Burgh was disenfranchised in consequence of some informality..... [continued] |
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3 Ph. [Parish] of Dysart 37A Trace 4 |
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HARBOUR [Dysart] |
Harbour
Harbour
Harbour |
Mr. Baines Sen. [Senior] (Facto)
Mr. James Normand
Mr. Dow (Town Clerk) |
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The Harbour is entirely under the control of the magistrates, & council, & consists of a basin & wet dock. There is a shipyard at the end of it. |
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CHURCH [parish] |
Church
Church
Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Muir Minister 1st Charge
Rev'd [Reverend] Mr. Wilson Minister 2nd Charge
Mr. Baines Senr. [Senior] (Factor) |
037 |
[situation] In the town of Dysart.
The Church is a plain substantial stone building on the west side of the Turnpike road at the NW [Northwest] end of North Cross Wynd & was erected in 1802 by the heritors & subscriptions of the inhabitants of the Burgh at a cost of £1,900, it contains sittings [continued] |
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4 Ph. [Parish] of Dysart.
Town of Dysart (Continued).."at the election of the Magistrates, but was restored again in November 1852. The town is now governed by a Provost & two Baillies elected from the council which consists of Nine members & was appointed by Act of Parliament at the restoration of the Burgh. The buildings are generally very irregular & the Town appears to be fast falling into decay, which is owing to the shipping by which it was principally supported now using other & more convenient ports. Many of the houses are very old & contain numerous dates & inscriptions. The principal trade in the town is weaving. There is no established market. |
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Free Church [Dysart] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Walker. Minister.
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir. |
037 |
[situation] In the town of Dysart.
A plain stone building situate in West Port, it was erected in 1843 by the subscriptions of the congregation assisted by a grant from the general building fund of the Church. Contains sittings for 400 none of which are free. The average attendance is 240. The Ministers stipend is £140 per annum with a Manse. |
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5 Ph. [Parish] of Dysart
Church [Parish] continued.
..sittings for 1740 persons, the average attendance is 1000. The 1st Charge Ministers annual stipend is 140 bols of meal & 140 bols of Barley, 26 Tons of Coal and £15.10.0 fue duty from the ancient Rectory, with a Manse & Glebe The 2nd charge Ministers annual stipend is 73 bols of Meal 53 [Quarters] 1 [bus] of Barley. 13 Tons of Coal & £76.14.4 in money. It is a collegiate charge & the patron of both charges is the Earl of Rosslyn. |
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The mis-spellings of the "Stipend" quantities is unusual Bol = Boll. Fue = Feu. The amount [bus] may signify Pounds (Lbs) |
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Dysart] |
Church U.P. [United Presbyterian]
Church U.P.
[United Presbyterian]
Church U.P. [United Presbyterian] |
Revd. [Reverend] Pettigrew (Minister)
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. Dow (Town Clerk) |
037 |
[situation] In the Town of Dysart.
A plain stone building situate on the E. [East] side of Relief Wynd, erected in 1773 by the subscriptions of the then Relief Church. In 1847 when the Relief Church joined the United associate synod it became a U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church, it contains sittings for 600 the average attendance is 300. The Ministers stipend is £100 per annum with a Manse & Garden. |
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BURGH SCHOOL [Dysart] |
Burgh School
Burgh School
Burgh School |
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. Dow Town Clerk
Mr. Baines Senr. [senior] (factor) |
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[situation] In the Town of Dysart.
A plain stone building situate on the N [North] side of School Wynd, It was erected (1813) & is supported by the Burch funds. Average attendance of scholars is 120. A general course of Englsih education is taught, also Classics & Mathematics. The statutable allowance to the master is the maximum, in addition to which he receives fees from the scholars, also and allowance from the Burgh funds (for a house) of £10 per annum. |
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SUBSCRIPTION SCHOOL [Dysart] |
Subscription School
Subscription School
Subscription School
Subscription School |
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. Dow.
Mr. Watt (Baillie)
James Mill (schoolmaster) |
037 |
[situation] In the town of Dysart.
A good stone building situate at the E. [east] side of High Street at its northern extremity. It was erected by a mortification left by Peter Smith Esqr. & a grant from the Treasury, Reading. Writing & arithmetic are taught, the average attendance is 80, the masters income is derived from the scholars fees. |
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TOWN HOUSE [Dysart] |
Town House
Town House
Town House |
Mr. Dow (Town Clerk)
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. Watt (Baillie) |
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[situation] In The Town of Dysart.
New Statl. [Statistical] Account page 134 Vol [Volume] 9
"The Town House was built in 1617" It is now used for the meetings of the town council & any public meetings connected with the Burgh, part of it is occupied as a reading room. |
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POST OFFICE [Dysart] |
Post Office
Post Office
Post Office |
Mr. Dow
Mr. Watt
Mrs Pye (Postmistress) |
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[situation] In the Town of Dysart.
Part of a dwelling house on E [East] side of High Street 1 chain N.E. [Northeast] from Town House It is a sub office of the Kirkcaldy Dist. [District] |
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7 Ph. [Parish] of Dysart
[Quotation - Town House]
"The whole is a plain building of strong ruble work, ornamented with a tower and spire. Part of it was occupied as a barrack - room by Cromwell's soldiers and part of it as a magazine, some of the soldiers, however having entered the magazine with a lighted match, while in a state of intoxication, the whole building was almost reduced to a ruin, and was not rebuilt for several years afterwards. " New Stat. acct. [Statistical Account] |
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FREE CHURCH MANSE [Dysart] |
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse
Free Church Manse |
Revd. [Reverend]Walker (Free Church Minister)
Mr. Dow
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Muir |
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[situation] In the Town of Dysart.
A comfortable dwelling house with garden attached, the residence of the Free Church Minister. It is the property of the members of the Free Church. It is situate on the W. [West] side of Quality Street at its northern extremity. |
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MANSE [U.P. Dysart] |
Manse U.P. [United Presbyterian]
Manse U.P. [United Presbyterian]
Manse U.P. [United Presbytetrian] |
Revd. [Reverend] Pettigrew (UP) [United Presbyterian] Minister.
Mr. Dow.
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir. |
037 |
A detached cottage with garden attached, on the E. [East] side of Limepots Road, in which the U.P. [United Presbyterian] Minister resides it is the property of the members of the [congregation] |
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ST DENNIS' CHAPEL (Remains of) |
St. Dennis' Chapel
St. Dennis' Chapel
St. Dennis' Chapel
St. Dennis' Chapel |
New Stat. [Statistical] Account
Gazetteer
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. Baines Senr. [Senior] (Factor) |
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[situation] In the town of Dysart.
New Statl. [Statistical] Account page 134.
"Towards the south or lower part of the town of Dysart, there was anciently a small chapel; said to have been dedicated to St. Dennis. It is still called St. Dennis' Chapel; part of the original wall is standing; but the building has long been used as a smithy."
The Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Muir who has lately been delivering lectures on the antiquities of Dyart says "In an old deed I have found the situation of St. Dennis' Chapel well defined" - "The Chapel contained one Altar dedicated to St. Anne the Matron. The last Mortification I have found made to the Romish Church, was made to the Altarage on the 2nd October 1544 by Agnes Melville of the... |
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8 Ph. [Parish] of Dysart.
[Quotation - St. Dennis' Chapel] " There was a priory of Black Friars in the town of Dysart their chapel, called St. Dennis, was long in a ruinous state, but was lately converted into a forge." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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ST SERF'S CHURCH (Remains of) |
St. Serf's Church (Remains of)
St. Serf's Church (Remains of)
St. Serf's Church (Remains of)
St. Serf's Church (Remains of)
The Old Church
The Old Church
The Old Church |
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir.
Mr. Baines (Factor)
Mr. Dow (Town Clerk)
Mr. James Normand
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Full [Fullartons] Gazetteer |
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[situation] In the town of Dysart.
The building of which these remains formed a part, was used as the Parish church till 1802, when the new Ph. [Parish] church was built & the old one abandoned
The tower at the S. [South] West end is still entire & is used as a dove cot. There is no doubt as to the correctness of the dedicatory name as in the council records (which have been preserved) of the town council 1534, at the annual election of the magistrates, two of their number were elected "Kirkmasters" in that year John Latherick Elder & David Blair were chosen Kirkmasters" to see to the upholding of Sanct Serf's Kirk" The date of..continued |
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9 Ph. [Parish] of Dysart.
St Dennis' Chapel (continued)
"...sum of £100 (Scotch) for the soul of her husband, her own soul, & the souls of her parents." The portions of the old walls which are yet to be seen are the west wall & part of the gable of a building now used as a smithy & shewn as such on trace.
[Quotation - St. Dennis' Chapel]
"Although not mentioned in Spottiswoode's List of Religious houses, there is said to have been a priory of Black Friars in Dysart the Chapel of which was dedicated to St. Dennis. Part of the old wall of this chapel which still retains its name, yet remains but it has been fr a long period converted into a Smithy. Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer.
[Quotation - St. Serf's Church]
"The church is old; its date unknown; tradition says it was built by the Picts. The architect if he intended it for Preaching cannot be praised for his contrivance. It is dark, the side walls low, and the incumbrances of pillars etc. so many that it is difficult to make the voice reach it. " Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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CAVE OF DYSART |
Cave of Dysart
Cave of Dysart
Cave of Dysart |
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir.
Mr. Barnes Senr. [Senior] Mr. Dow. |
037 |
[situation] At the South side of the town of Dysart.
2 Chains NW [Northwst] of the Church is a cave, said to have been at one time tenanted by the Devil. The Revd. [Reverend] William Muir who has been making great research respecting the antiquities in the neighbourhood, in his lecture says "The inhabitants of Dysart were too timid to take effectual measures to eject him or too weak to succeed. Fortunately they thought of applying to St. Serf for aid & sending a deputation to Portmoak imploring the aid of that Saint, he is said to have come to Dysart & ejected the Devil from the Cave." |
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10 Ph. [Parish] of Dysart.
St. Serf's Church (Remains of) Continued...its erection is not known - Gazetteer page 419. "Near the chapel of St. Dennis is the old church of Dysart, which bears the marks of having been a handsome piece of architecture in its time. On one of the windows is the date 1570, but the steeple & the porch bear marks of greater antiquity.
[Quotation - St. Serfs Church]
"The old Church of Dysart. Its remains bear all the signatures of its having been a splendid and venerable building. On one of the windows, the date 1570 has been observed. The steeple and porch, however, are evidently of more ancient workmanship, and the heavy stone roof of the latter, and sculptured stones above the door, where the statue of some saint was probably once placed, refer the time of their erection to an earlier period than 1570. " New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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DYSART HOUSE |
Dysart House
Dysart House
Dysart House |
Mr Baines
Factor Estate Map
Revd [Reverend] William Muir |
037 |
[situation] At the S. [South] side of the town of Dysart.
A plain Commodious mansion the residence of the Rt. Honble. [Right Honourable] the Earl of Rosslyn, it is situate at the west end of the town of Dysart and commands an extensive view of the Forth. The ornamental ground and gardens are very tastefully laid out. |
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THREE TREES OF DYSART |
Three Trees of Dysart
Three Trees of Dysart
Three Trees of Dysart
Three Trees of Dysart |
Estate Map
Mr Baines Factor
Revd [Reverend] William Muir
Mr Laing |
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[situation] Near the N.E. [Northeast] side of Pathhead.
New Statl. [Statistical] Account p 134 Vol 9
"Near the castle of Ravenscraig three old trees stood together respecting which two traditions have been handed down. The one is that three brothers of the Sinclair family had encountered each other there during the night, that mistaking each other for robbers they fell by each others hands, that they were buried there, that the three trees were planted on their graves. The other is that all the ground around Dysart had originally been under wood and that when the wood was cleared away these three trees were left... |
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Three trees of Dysart continued...
"... as a memorial of its former state, "_____" there has long been a proverb here "as old as the three trees of Dysart". The original trees were removed long since the ones now standing were planted within the memory of Mr Baines Senr. [Senior] (Factor) who has been on the estate for fifty years, they have not the appearance of being old.
" It is questionable whether the present trees are the same which tradition refers to. It is more than probable that, having fallen into decay, three others were planted in their location." New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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LETHEM WELLS |
Lethem Wells
Lethem Wells
Lethem Wells |
Estate Map 1789
Mr. Barnes Factor
Mr. Watt Dysart |
037 |
[situation] 3/8 of a mile S.W. [Southwest] of Dysart.
Two spring wells 20 chs [chains] S.W. [Southwest] of the harbour. There was formerly a public bleach green for the inhabitants on Dysart north of the wells, which is now enclosed, but there is still a right of way to the wells by a footpath along the high water mark. |
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WHITE CRAIGS |
White Craigs
White Craigs
White Craigs |
Estate Map
Mr. Baines
Mr. Watt |
037 |
[situation] 1/4 mile S.W. [Southwest] of Dysart.
A point of rocks between the Lethem Wells & the Harbour, so called from their white appearance compared with the surrounding rocks. |
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ASHLAR HEAD |
Ashlar Head
Ashlar Head
Ashlar Head |
Estate Map.
Mr Baines (Factor)
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir |
037 |
[situation] 15 chains S.W. [Southwest] of Dysart.
A high precipitous point of rocks immediately west of the harbour.
[note] Ashlar. Hewn & Polished, applied to stones. Jamieson. |
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THE FORT |
The Fort
The Fort
The Fort
Fort |
Mr. Dow (Town Clerk)
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. James Normand
Estate Map 1789 |
037 |
[situation] 15 Chains S.W. [Southwest] of Dysart.
The extreme point of the rocks called Ashlar Head. Although known by this name there is no appearance of its having been fortified, neither is there any tradition in the neighbourhood that it ever was. |
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13 Ph. [Parish] of Dysart.
[Quotation - The Fort] "A high rock commanding the Forth, is called the Fort and is said to have been fortified by Oliver Cromwell. No remains of any works there appear." Old & New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer. |
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ALUM WELL |
Alum Well
Alum Well
Alum Well
Alum Well |
Estate Map 1789
Mr Baines (Factor)
Mr Watt
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
See the adjoining pages |
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[situation] 1/4 mile S.W. of Dysart.
A natural outlet for the water from the Parrot Coal waste, technically called a day level. The water issues from the sand 1 1/2 chains below High water mark N [North] of the Harbour |
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PUMPING ENGINE [Dysart Colliery] |
Pumping Engine
Pumping Engine
Pumping Engine |
Mr James Watt (Manager of Colliery)
Mr Baines Factor
Mr Laing |
037 |
[situation] IN the town of Dysart.
A powerful engine used for pumping the water from Dysart Colliery, it is calculated to raise 700 Gallons per minute situate 1 Ch N [Chain North] of St Dennis' Chapel |
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SOUTH CROSS WYND |
South Cross Wynd
South Cross Wynd
South Cross Wynd |
Estate Map 1789
Mr Baines Factor
Mr Dow |
037 |
[situation] In the town of Dysart.
A narrow street leading from the S. [South] side of the Town House in a S [South] Easterly direction 4 Chs. [Chains] |
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HOT POT WYND [Dysart] |
Hot Pot Wynd
Hot Pot Wynd
Hot Pot Wynd
Hot Pot Wynd |
Estate Map
Sibbalds Histr. [History]
Mr Baines
Mr Watt |
037 |
[situation] In the Town of Dysart.
A street leading from Dysart House to the harbour, so called from the coals (which cropped out here) igniting from spontaneous cumbstion [combustion] & burning for a considerable time about the year 17.. |
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14 Ph. [Parish] of Dysart.
[note] Wynd. An Alley. Jameson. |
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WEST PORT STREET [Dysart] |
West Port Street
West Port Street
West Port Street |
Mr James Watt
Mr Dow
Mr Normand |
037 |
A short street extending from Coal Wynd, to NW [Northwest] end of Back causeway. |
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ANCHOR TAVERN [Dysart] |
Anchor Tavern
Anchor Tavern
Anchor Tavern |
Sign Board
Mr Baines
Mr Watt |
037 |
A common Public House on W [West] side of West Port Street |
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THE RISING SUN P.H. [Dysart] |
The Rising Sun P.H. [Public House]
The Rising Sun P.H. [Public House]
The Rising Sun P.H. [Public House] |
Sign Board
Mr Baines
Mr Watt |
037 |
A common Public House on the N E [Northeast] side of Coal Wynd |
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COAL WYND [Dysart] |
Coal Wynd
Coal Wynd
Coal Wynd |
Rev [Reverend] William Muir
Mr Dow Town Clerk
Mr James Normand |
037 |
A street extending from Turnpike Road to east end of Back Causeway. |
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RELIEF WYND [Dysart] |
Relief Wynd
Relief Wynd
Relief Wynd |
Mr Baines
Mr Watt
Rev [Reverend] Pettigrew (Minister) |
037 |
A street extending from Coal Wynd to Daw Well Street, so called from the church (now U.P.) [United Presbyterian] situate in it being formerly called a Relief Church. |
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QUALITY STREET [Dysart] |
Quality Street
Quality Street
Quality Street
Quality Street |
Estate Map 1789
Mr Baines Factor
Mr Watt
Rev [Reverend] William Muir |
037 |
A street on east side of the town extending from Coal Wynd to Daw Well Street. So called from its being inhabited by a better class of persons than the adjacent streets. |
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MANSE [parish, Dysart] |
Manse (Parish)
Manse (Parish)
Manse (Parish) |
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr Baines
Mr Watt |
037 |
A commodious dwelling house with stable and garden attached, situate on E [East] side of Quality St. the residence of the Parish Minister of 1st Charge Rev [Reverend] William Muir. |
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NORTH CROSS WYND [Dysart] |
North Cross Wynd
North Cross Wynd
North Cross Wynd |
Estate Map
Mr Baines
Mr Dow |
037 |
In centre of Town extending from High Street to Turnpike Road |
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THE MANSION |
The Mansion
The Mansion
The Mansion |
Rent Roll
Mr Baines (Factor)
Mr Dow |
037 |
A locality bounded on the N E [Northeast] by Daw Well Street on the N W [Northwest] by Quality Street & on the S W [Southwest] by Coal Wynd. This portion of the town is not in the Burgh of Dysart, it pays a feu duty to Lord Rosslyn, but no Burgh Cess. |
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DAW WELL STREET [Dysart] |
Daw Well Street
Daw Well Street
Daw Well Street |
Mr Baines
Mr Watt
Mr Dow (Town Clerk) |
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[situation] In the town of Dysart.
A street extending from N E [Northeast] end of Quality Street to N E [Northeast] end of Relief Street. |
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THE ORCHARD |
The Orchard
The Orchard
The Orchard |
Rent Roll
Mr Baines Factor
Mr Dow (Town Clerk) |
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[situation] On the west side of the town of Dysart.
A locality bounded on the N E [Northeast] by North Cross Wynd & on S E [Southeast] by Quality Street. This portion of the town is not in the Burgh of Dysart it pays a feu duty, but no Burgh Cess |
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IVY LODGE |
Ivy Lodge
Ivy Lodge
Ivy Lodge |
Mr Baines
Mr Watt
Mr Dow |
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[situation] On the W. [West] side of the town of Dysart.
A good family residence at the N E [Northeast] end of Quality Street at present occupied by Mr W Normand. |
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PIPERS BRAES |
Pipers Braes
Pipers Braes
Pipers Braes
Pipers Braes |
Estate Map
Mr Baines
Mr Watt
Mr Dow |
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[situation] On the E. [East] side of the town of Dysart.
A declivity sloping towards the Forth. Formerly the town authorities employed a piper whose duty was to waken the inhabitants early in the morning, for the performance of which duty he was allowed the grazing of the land from where the Gas Works now stand, to the production of School Wynd to High Water Mark. From which circumstance the place derived its name. |
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17 Ph [Parish] of Dysart
[Note] Braes, Declivities. Jameson |
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HIGH STREET [Dysart] |
High Street
High Street
High Street |
Estate Map
Mr Baines
Mr Watt |
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[situation] The principal street of Dysart.
The principal street in the town of Dysart extending the whole length of it from S W [Southwest] to N E. [Northeast] |
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FOUL WYND |
Foul Wynd
Foul Wynd
Foul Wynd |
Mr Baines
Mr James Watt
Mr Dow |
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[situation] In the town of Dysart.
A narrow street from the east side of High Street to Pipers Braes. |
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PARTAN CRAIG |
Partan Craig
Partan Craig
Partan Craig |
Mr Baines
Mr Grant
Mr Watt |
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[situation] About 10 chains S.E. [Southeast] of Dysart.
Some detached rocks visible at low water 15 chains. N E [Northeast] from the Harbour, so called from Partan a Crab (see Jamieson) great number of which fish are caught in the vicinity of the rocks. |
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SAND WELL |
Sand Well
Sand Well
Sand Well |
Estate Map
Mr Baines
Mr Watt |
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[situation] On the East side of Dysart.
A natural outlet for the water from an old coal waste, the water which is said to be very [--] is used by the people in the neighbourhood |
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[Note] Partan The common sea crab Jamieson |
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BAY HORSE INN [Dysart] |
Bay Horse Inn
Bay Horse Inn
Bay Horse Inn |
Sign Board
Miss Clarke (Landlady)
Mr. Baines |
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[situation] In the town of Dysart at the South end.
A respectable Public House 1 1/2 Chs. [Chains] SW [Southwest] of St. Serf's Church. |
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BACK CAUSEWAY |
Back Causeway
Back Causeway
Back Causeway |
Mr. Baines Senr [Senior] Factor
Mr. Watt West Port Street.
Mr. Dow |
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[situation] In the Town of Dysart].
A road leading from NW [Northwest] end of West Port Street to E [East] end of Coal Wynd. |
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COAL YARD [Dysart] |
Coal Yard
Coal Yard
Coal Yard |
Mr. Bains
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. Dow |
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[situation] In the town of Dysart.
A street leading off West side of High Street on the S.W. [Southwest] side of Damask manufactory |
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SCHOOL WYND [Dysart] |
School Wynd
School Wynd
School Wynd |
Mr. Baines
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. Dow |
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[situation] In the town of Dysart.
a road on the N [North] side of which the Burgh School is situate leading from N [North] side of High St. to Limepots Road. |
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EAST PORT. [Dysart] |
East Port
East Port
East Port |
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. Dow
Mr. Normand |
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[situation] In the town of Dysart.
The North end of High Street, formerly the only entrance to the town at its eastern extremity. it is supposed that there was once a gate there. |
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BLAIR HILL |
Blair Hill
Blair Hill
Blair Hill |
Mr. Normand (Owner)
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. Dow |
037 |
[situation] At the N. [North] end of the town of Dysart.
A good family residence with stables & out offices attached, it is the property of the occupier Mr. James Normand. |
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LIMEPOTS ROAD [Dysart] |
Limepots Road
Limepots Road
Limepots Road |
Mr. Baines Senr [Senior] Factor.
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. Dow (Town Clerk) |
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[situation] Leading from the N. [North] end of Dysart.
A road extending from the N [North] end of School Wynd to Turnpike Road so called from the Limekilns (or pots) once situate there |
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KIRKCALDY DISTRICT TRUST (No 11) |
Kirkcaldy District Trust (No. 11)
Kirkcaldy District Trust (No. 11)
Kirkcaldy District Trust (No. 11) |
Road Map
Mr. Douglas (Clerk to Trust)
Mr. Cameron (District Surveyor) |
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A Turnpike Road in the Kirkcaldy District, described in Road Map schedule as extending from "East end of Pathhead by Dysart & Boreland." |
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POWER LOOM FACTORY (Damask and Diaper) [Dysart] |
Power Loom Factory (Damask & Diaper)
Power Loom Factory (Damask & Diaper)
Power Loom Factory (Damask & Diaper) |
Mr. James Normand
Mr. William Normand
Mr. Dow (Town Clerk) |
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[Situation] In the Town of Dysart.
A very extensive range of buildings some of which were formerly dwelling houses, now used as a manufactory for Damask & Diaper cloths. About 500 Workmen are employed. |
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WEAVERS ROW [Dysart] |
Weavers Row
Weavers Row
Weavers Row |
Mr. James Normand
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. Dow |
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[situation] In the N. [North] end of the town of Dysart.
A row of houses at the NE [Northeast] end of the town, inhabited by weavers |
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THORNLY BANK COTTAGE |
Thornly Bank Cottage
Thornly Bank Cottage
Thornly Bank Cottage |
Mr. Baines Senr. [Senior]
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. Dow |
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[situation] At the N. [North] end of the town of Dysart.
A detached cottage residence with stable & garden attached, situate on an eminence 1 1/2 Chs E [Chains East] of Weavers Row. At present it is uninhabited. |
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GIFFAN PARK |
Giffan Park
Giffan Park
Giffan Park |
Mr. Baines Senr. [Senior] Factor
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. Dow |
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[situation] On the E. [East] side of the town of Dysart.
A grassy declivity extending in a northerly direction from Pipers Braes to the Flax Mill |
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FLAX MILL [Dysart] |
Flax Mill
Flax Mill
Flax Mill |
James Carnegie (Manager)
Mr. James Normand
Mr. Dow |
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[situation] About 10 chains N.E. [Northeast] of the town of Dysart.
A range of buildings at the N [North East?] end of Giffan Park, in which the flax is [stretched] & spun, it is the property of Mr. Thomas Millie Pathhead |
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THE DUBBIE |
The Dubbie
The Dubbie
The Dubbie |
Mr. Baines Senr. [Senior] (Factor)
Mr. Dow
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir |
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[situation] About 15 chains N.E. [Northeast] of the town of Dysart.
A locality extending from the [Flax] Mill in a N [North] easterly direction [obscured] it is bounded on the E [East] by high water mark & on the west by the road to Wemyss |
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PISSING MARE WELL |
Pissing Mare Well
Pissing Mare Well
Pissing Mare Well
Pissing Mare Well |
Estate Map
Mr. Baines Senr. [Senior] Factopr
Revd. [Revernd] William Muir
Mr Dow (Town Clerk) |
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[situation] 1/4 Mile N.E. [Northeast] of the town of Dysart.
A natural outlet for the water from an old coal waste. It is a well known name & is the SE [Southeast] point of the Parliamentary Burgh boundary. & is situate in the locality called The Dubbie. |
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[Pencil Margin Note] 22 Pages.
[Note - The Dubbie] Dubby. Abounding with Small pools; wet, dirty. Jameson |
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SINCLAIRTOWN |
Sinclairtown
Sinclairtown
Sinclairtown
Sinclairtown
Sinclairtown
Sinclair Town |
Estate Map dated 1822
Mr. Alexander Bain
History of Scotland
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson
Mr. Bogie Sinclairtown Bank
New Sta Acct [statistical account] page 135 |
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[situation] At the N. [North] side of Pathhead.
A large district extending from part of Pathhead Northward to Hawkly Muir. the Southern part has Several Streets which are included in the 5 feet work. that part of the district which is shewn on trace 3 6 inch work has a long street of houses nearly in its centre chiefly one story high and are generally inhabited by weavers. The district terminates at the letter a.
See trace West side of road and at the letter b on the East side. |
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WEST GALLATOWN |
West Gallatown
West Gallatown
West Gallatown
Gallaton |
Estate Map 1822
Mr. Alexander Bain
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson
Mr. Bogie Sinclairtown Bank
New Sta Acct [Statistical Account] page 135 |
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[situation] Near the N. [North] end of Sinclairtown.
A small district situated in & on the North side of Hawly [Hawkly] Muir the buildings of which are generally one story high & occupied by Weavers and some few employed in the pottery adjoining. it is a popular name and probably called from its situation to Gallatown. |
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OVERTOWN |
Overtown
Overtown
Overtown |
Estate Map
J. T. Oswald Esqr.
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson (Writers) |
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[situation] About 1 Mile N.W by W [North West by West] of Dysart.
Two ranges of stone buildings at right angles to one another with garden Stackyard and Thrashing Mill etc attached the whole in good repair at present occcupied by Mrs. Birrell J.T. Oswald Esqr. is the proprietor. |
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PANNEY WELLS |
Panney Wells
Panney Wells
Panney Wells |
J T Oswald Esqr.
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson Writers
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[situation] 1/4 mile N.W. [Northwest] of Pathhead.
Two spring wells on the East side of the Parish boundary and adjoining Panney Brae |
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HAWKLY MUIR |
Hawkly Muir
Hawkly Muir
Hawkly Muir
Hawkly Muir
Hawkley Muir |
Estate Map date 1822
Mr. Alexander Bain Factor
Mr. William Williamson
Mr. Robert Heron
Gazetteer of Scotland p [page] 135 and
New Sta Acct [Statistical Account] p [page] 135 |
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[situation] At the N. [North] end of Sinclairtown.
A locality on the S [South] West side of the Turnpike road leading to [blank]
erroneously called Sinclairtown it [includes] the houses on the SW [Southwest] side of the road referred to between the letters a & c See Examination trace and also includes the greater part of West Gallatown |
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FIFE POTTERY [Sinclairtown] |
Fife Pottery
Fife Pottery
Fife Pottery |
Mr Robert Heron owner
Printed documents on premises
Mr Alexender Bain |
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[situation] Near the N. [North] end of Sinclairtown.
A range of low buildings in the form of a square The property of and occupied by Mr Robert Heron who carries on the manufacture of earthenware There are about 90 hands employed. |
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PARKHEAD |
Parkhead
Parkhead
Parkhead |
Estate Map
Mr Alexander Bain
Mr Robert Heron |
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[situation] At the N. [North] end of Sinclairtown.
This name is applied to the houses and gardens etc on the East side of the road opposite Hawkly Muir. The origin of the name is probably derived from its situation being on the N [North] West extremity of Bandon Park. |
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SUBSCRIPTION SCHOOL [Sinclairtown] |
Sinclairtown Hawkly Muir & Parkhead Subscription School (Boys)
Sinclairtown Hawkly Muir & Parkhead Subscription School (Boys)
Sinclairtown Hawkly Muir & Parkhead Subscription School (Boys)
Sinclairtown Hawkly Muir & Parkhead Subscription School (Boys) |
Mr George Haxton Schoolmaster
Lord Rosslyn Rental Roll}
Mr Alexander Bain
Mr William Williamson
Mr James Ireland Treasurer |
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[situation] In Sinclairtown.
A low stone building one story high erected by subscription from the inhabitants of Sinclairtown Hawkly Muir and Park Head. The average number of scholars 80 who are taught reading writing Arithmetic Surveying etc. etc. |
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Subscription School - Authority for spelling - surname of schoolmaster to be checked. Also, description entry on the last line - need to check the last word and marks (Etc, etc?) |
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BANDON PARK |
Bandon Park
Bandon Park
Bandon Park |
Estate Map
Mr Alexander Bain
Mr Williamson |
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[situation] 3/8 Mile N.W. [Northwest] of Dysart.
A large field or park adjoining the north end of Pathhead which contains the Reservoirs that supply the inhabitants of Dysart town with water there is a small portion of it planted near its north corner the appearance of which denotes it to have been an old coal pit at some former period. |
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BANDON WATERING PLACE |
Bandon Watering Place
Bandon Watering Place
Bandon Watering Place |
Estate Map
Mr Alexander Bain
Mr Melville |
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[situation] 1/4 Mile N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Dysart.
A public watering place for cattle on the South side of Bandon Park. |
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RESERVOIRS [Dysart] |
Reservoirs
Reservoirs
Reservoirs |
Estate Map
Mr Bain
Mr Melville |
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[situation] 1/4 Mile N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Dysart.
Three Reservoirs established by Lord Rosslyn in the years 1788-9 for his own private supply and also for the inhabitants of the Town of Dysart etc. |
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WINDMILL PARK |
Windmill Park
Windmill Park
Windmill Park |
Estate Map
Mr Alexander Bain
Mr Melville |
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[situation] On the W. [West] side of Dysart.
A field or park extending from the Turnpike road West end of Dysart Town to Bandon Park, on the West side of which is a narrow strip of plantation. It is intersected near its centre by the Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway adjoining the plantation near its Northern extremity is the ruin of a windmill which no doubt is the reason or origin of the name. |
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THE BANK |
The Bank
The Bank
The Bank |
Estate Map
Mr Bain Factor
Mr Bogie Sinclairtown Bank |
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[situation] Betwixt Dysart and Sinclairtown.
A district adjoining the turnpike road and north of it between Kirkcaldy and Dysart extending from Sinclairtown bank to Windmill park it is styled in the Rental books Acre land. The Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway forms a curve through its centre from West to East. |
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WINDMILL (Ruin) |
Windmill (Ruin)
Windmill (Ruin)
Windmill (Ruin) |
Mr Bain Factor
Mr Bogie
Mr Steele Station Master |
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[situation] West of Dysart station.
The ruins of a Windmill situated on a rising ground about 15 chains NW [Northwest] of Dysart the park it is situated in as well as the old Quarry derives their name from the ruin referred to.
Windmills are not common in Fifeshire. |
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DYSART STATION |
Dysart Station
Dysart Station
Dysart Station |
William Steele Station Master
Bills of Company
Mr. Bain |
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[situation] On the W. [West] side of Dysart.
A neat stone building with booking parcels offcie goods warehouses etc. attached the property of the Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway Company [adjoining] the Town of Dysart North West side |
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EDINBURGH PERTH AND DUNDEE RAILWAY |
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway |
Mr. Napier Station Master
Bills of Company
Mr. Walsh |
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[situation] Passing the W. [West] side of Kirkcaldy, Pathhead and Dysart.
A line of Railway for the conveyance of passengers & goods from Edinburgh to Perth and Dundee with a branch to Dunfermline the Western terminus of the line is at Burntisland from thence the passengers are conveyed by Steamers across the Forth to Granton & from the latter named place per railway to Edinburgh |
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WINDMILL QUARRY |
Windmill Quarry
Windmill Quarry
Windmill Quarry |
Mr. Bain
Mr. Bogie
Mr. Melville |
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[situation] 1/4 Mile N.W. by W. [North West by West of Dysart.
An old Quarry near the junction of Windmill & Bandon Parks not now worked |
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THREE TREES PARK |
Three Trees Park
Three Trees Park
Three Trees Park |
The Earl of Rosslyn
Mr. Baine Senr. [Senior]
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Muir |
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[situation] At the N.E. [Northeast] end of Pathhead.
A large enclosure on the south side of the road from Kirkcaldy to Dysart, so called from the Three Trees of Dysart being situate in it. |
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BURIAL GROUND [Dysart] |
Burial Ground
Burial Ground
Burial Ground |
Revd. [Reverend] William Muir
Mr. Baine
Mr. Laing |
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[situation] At the S. [South] end of the town of Dysart.
A place of interment situate immediately noth [North] of the entrance to Dysart House. It belongs to the Parish Church. |
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Index to the Parish of Kirkcaldy Plan 37 A
Name -- page
Bleachfield -- 36
Capshard -- 40
Dunnikier House -- 38
Dunnikier Colliery -- 35
East Burn -- 37
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway -- 37
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee railway (Harbour branch) -- 37
Hayfield -- 39
Kirkcaldy Ph. [parish] -- 33
Loanhead -- 39
Panney Brae -- 35
Red Row -- 40
Smeaton -- 36
Spithead -- 39
The Den -- 40 |
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KIRKCALDY [parish] |
Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy |
New Stat [Statistical] Account P [Page] 740
County Map
H Beveridge Esq. Provost.
J T Oswald Esq
Voters List
Voters List |
037 |
New Statistical account of Scotland P (page) 740
There seems to be no good reason for [situation] About 1 1/4 Miles S.W. [Southwest] of Dysart.
New Statistical acount of Scotland P [Page] 740.
"There seems to be no good reason for
doubting the accuracy of the derivation
commonly given of the name. It is said to be compounded of Cil or Kil and Celedi or Keledie the Culdees. Prior to the introduction and establishment of Popery in Scotland the Caldees, who had erected several Religious establishments in Fife and Kinross had one of their houses called Cells, here; hence the place was called Kil celerdie. During the Scots Saxon period the name was changed into Kirkcaledie and subsequently it was contracted into Kirkcaldie and Kirkcaldy.
The latter name is now used by the Borough Authorities and by the generality of the leading men of the town.
The parish was originally large but is now very small in comsequence of the erection of the adjacent parish of Abbotshall it is 2 1/2 miles in length and scarcely 1 in breadth and is bounded on the S E [Southeast] by the Frith of Forth. on |
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Parish of Kirkcaldy
No. 21.
Plan 37 A
Top right corner 33
Situation
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34 Parish of Kirkcaldy Plan 37A
[Description continued]
"On the North east, by the parish of Dysart, on the North west by the parish of Dysart and Auchterderran, and on the South West by the parish of Abbotshall.
There are two Coal Pits at present working near where the line of Railway intersects the Den and another in the course of construction, a little [--] of Dunnikier Ho. [house] with several old [Pits] in various places proving beyond a doubt that the Coald [coal] fields of the parish have been extensive.
At present the principal trade of the Parish is the Manufacture of Linen and flax spinning together [with] the shipping trade the whole of which is confined to the town of Kirkcaldy" |
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DUNNIKIER COLLIERY |
Dunniker Colliery (Engine Pit)
Dunnikier Colliery (Engine Pit)
Dunnikier Colliery (Engine Pit) |
J.T. Oswald Esqr. Proprietor
Messrs Tate & Gibson (Writers)
Mr Douglas |
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[situation] 1/2 Mile N.N.W. [North North West] of Kirkcaldy.
A coal pit adjoining the South end of the Den at or about where the Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway intersects it the pit or shaft is about 64 fathoms deep, there is an engine of 80 horse power used for the purpose of pumping water etc which makes about 10 strokes per minute named 6 1/2 feet stroke, the name is derived in contra distinction to the other pits on the estate not having water power pumps attached to them. |
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PANNEY BRAE |
Panney Brae
Panney Brae
Panney Brae |
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson. Writers
J.T Oswald Esq Dunnikier Ho. [House.]
Mr Duff Junr. [Junior] |
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[situation] 14 Mile N.W. of Pathhead.
A narrow stripe of waste ground extending about 450 links South of Bleachfield to the Panney road the use of which is for the poor inhabitants of the neighbourhood to bleach and dry their clothes . Such permission is from time immemorial. |
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BLEACHFIELD [Pathhead] |
Bleachfield
Bleachfield
Bleachfield
Bleachfield |
J.T. Oswald Eqr.
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson Writers
Mr Lumsden Estate Map of Dunnikier |
037 |
[situation] 3/8 [Miles] N.W. of Pathhead.
A stone dwelling house office and necessary outhouses with two small bleaching fields attaching the property of the Presbytery of Kirkcaldy at Present occupied by Mr Lumsden the use of which is for bleaching linen yarn. |
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SMEATON |
Smeaton
Smeaton
Smeiton
Smeiton |
J.T. Oswald Esqr.
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson Writers
County Map
Estate Map of Dunnikier |
037 |
[situation] 1/2 Mile N.W. [Nortwest] of Pathhead.
A substantial stone building two stories high with requisite outhouses and gardens attached the property of J.T. Oswald Esqr occupied at present by Mr John Carstairs tho who in good repair.
The occupier Mr Carstairs an intelligent man informed me that the i introduced in the County maps and Estate Map referred to is incorrect. |
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EAST BURN |
East Burn
East Burn
East Burn
East Burn |
H Beveridge Esqr.
Mr Gibson
George Turnbull
New Stat [Statistical] Account |
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[situation] Running between Pathhead and Kirkcaldy.
A small stream running through a part of the parish of Kirkcaldy & falls in to the Frith of Forth at the S.E [Southeast] junction of the Parish of Kirkcaldy and Dysart near E. [East] Bridge |
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EDINBURGH PERTH AND DUNDEE RAILWAY (Harbour Branch) |
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway (Harbour Branch)
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway (Harbour Branch)
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway (Harbour Branch) |
Mr Napier Station Master.
William Bean.
Alexander Brodie |
037 |
[situation] At the N. [North] end of Kirkcaldy.
A short branch of the Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway for the conveyance of goods between the Main Line and the harbour. It is a steep incline up which the waggons are drawn by a stationary engine at the junction. |
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EDINBURGH PERTH AND DUNDEE RAILWAY |
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway
Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway |
Mr Napier Station Master
Bills of Company
Mr. Walsh. |
037 |
[situation] See age 28.
A line of Railway for the Conveyance of passengers & goods from Edinburgh to Perth and Dundee with a Branch to Dunfermline the western terminus of the line is at Burntisland from thence the passengers are conveyed by steamers across the Forth to Granton and from thence per Railway to Edinburgh. |
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[Note - Edinburgh Perth and Dundee Railway (Harbour Branch)] Branching off the main line, its connection therewith is evident. |
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DUNNIKIER HOUSE |
Dunnikier House
Dunnikier House
Dunnikier House
Dunnikier House
Dunnikier House |
Estate Map
J T Oswald Esq Messrs. Tosh & Gibson.
H. Beveridge Esqr Provost
New Statistical account of Scotland p [page] 749 |
037 |
[situation] 1 1/4 Miles N.W. [Northwest] of Pathhead.
A large stone Modern building situated about 1 3/4 miles north of the Town of Kirkcaldy Commanding a view of the Frith of Forth. The Mansion is surrounded ay a [bed] of thickly wooded plantation has therein farm steading extension and ornamental ground the property of J.T Oswald Esqr. South and S. [South] East of the dwelling house the den , the sides of which are [found] steep and thickly wooded adding much to the general appearance of the grounds.
Dunnikier House was erected about the year 1788. |
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LOANHEAD |
Loanhead
Loanhead
Loanhead
Loanhead |
Estate map of Dunnikier
Ploughgate List dated 1852
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson Writers.
J.T Oswald Esqr. (proprietor) |
037 |
[situation] A moderate size dwelling house with garden and Carpenters shop attached, at present , occupied by Michael Wilson. |
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SPITHEAD |
Spithead
Spithead
Spithead
Spithead
Spithead |
Estate Map of Dunnikier Ploughgate List 1852
Messrs.Tosh & Gibson (Writers)
Voters List.
J.T. Oswald Esqr. (Proprietor) |
037 |
[situation] 5/8 Miles N.N.W. [North North West] of Kirkcaldy.
A low dwelling house for servants with necessary outhouses for farming purposes. the property of J.T.Oswald Esqr. occupied by Mr Robert Balfour. |
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HAYFIELD |
Hayfield
Heyfield |
Estate Map Dunnikier Ploughgate List 1852
County Map
The Occupier
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson (Writers)
Voters List J.T.Oswald Esq Proprietor. |
037 |
[situation] 1 Mile N.N.W. of Kirkcaldy.
A substantial dwelling house two stories high with garden and necessary out buildings for farming purposes the whole in excellent repair at present occupied by Mr Alexander Brown.
J.T. Oswald Esqr of Dunnikier House is the proprietor. |
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CAPSHARD |
Capshard
Capshard |
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson Writers
J T Oswald Esqr. Proprietor |
037 |
[situation] 1 3/8 Miles N.W. [Northwest] of Kirkcaldy.
Two cottage houses one story high in good repair with small garden belonging thereto occupied by the [labour] class J T Oswald Esqr. proprietor |
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RED ROW |
Red Row
Red Row |
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson (Writers)
J T Oswald Esqr. (Proprietor) |
037 |
[situation] About 1 Mile N.N.W. [ North North West] of Kirkcaldy.
Two cottage houses one story high [having] small gardens attached the property of the above named proprietor [J.T. Oswald Esqr.] they are occupied by labourers |
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THE DEN |
The Den
The Den
The Den |
Robert Hutchinson Esqr.
Mr Duff Junr. [Junior]
Mr Drysdale (Town Clerk)
New Statistical Account
J T Oswald Esqr. |
037 |
[situation] On the east Burn.
A deep ravine through part of which the East Burn flows its sides are generally steep and thickly wooded it is intersected near its southern extremity by the Edinburgh Perth & Dundee Railway at about 15 chains North of the Railway the den forms three branches the principle one of which is that leading to the North East passing Panny well there are streams or burns in each of branches commonly called by the inhabitants the Den Burns. The Burn terminates at the junction of the Den branches referred to |
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41 [Index Page]
Index to the Parish of Abbotshall Plan 37A
Names -- Page
Abbotshall Ph [Parish] -- 43
Abbotshall (site of) -- 48
Bennochy House -- 45
Bogie Lime Works -- 46
Bogie Mains -- 46
Chapel Burn -- 47
Mutton Hall -- 45
Pilkembare -- 44
Sauchenbush -- 45
Smeaton Row -- 47
Templehall -- 46
Clunie Colliery (in the Parish of Auchterderran) -- 51 [Page Missing]
Begg Moss Plantation -- 52
Begg Moss -- 52 |
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ABBOTSHALL [parish] |
Abbotshall
Abbotshall
Abbotshall
Abbotshall
Abbotshall
Abbotshall
Abbotshall
Abbotshall |
New Statistical Account of Scotland Date 1845
The Topographical Statistical and Historical Gazetteer of Scotland 1842
Ploughgate List 1852
Voters List
County Map
H. Beveridge Esqr. Provost
R. Douglas Factor of Raith
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson (Writers) |
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[situation] In the Co. [County] of Fife.
"The whole of Abbotshall with the exception of three farms Easter & Wester Tough belonging to Kinghorn and Wester Bogie to Dysart was disjoined from the parish of Kirkcaldy in the year 1650.
The newly erected parish was called Abbotshall a name obviously derived from the circumstance of one of the Abbots of Dunfermline having built a house here in which he occasionally resided.
The Parish being a good deal intersected by other parishes is of an angular shape but its greatest length from the coast to the North West is not less than 4 miles and its breadth which varies much at different points may average 2 It is bounded on the North East by Kirkcaldy on the South east by the Frith of Forth on the South West by the parish of Kinghorn; and on the North West by that of Auchterderran. The parish of Auchtertool touches it on the West.
The principle trade of the parish is the weaving of course linen fabrics there is an extensive pottery in the Links or Linktown Gas Works etc....and [continued] |
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[Note] Two small portions of this parish is situated within the parish of Kirkcaldy. No portion of any other parish is situated within Abbotshall. |
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PILKEMBARE |
Pilkembare, Pilkembare, Pilkembare,
Pilkiebare |
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson
Mr A. G. Malcolm
Mr Douglas
County Map |
037 |
[situation] 7/8 Mile N.W. [Northwest] by W. [West] of Kirkcaldy.
Two cottage houses one Story high with small gardens attached Occupied by Laborers. |
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44 Parish of Abbotshall. Plan 37A
Abbotshall [Parish - Continued]...and in chapel and on the farm of Bogie Mains there are two extensive Lime Works the former being [obscured] principle one.-
The park and grounds together with the Mansion forms a very picturesque view and adds very much to the general appearance of the parish.
[Note] Pilk, to pilfer, to take away either part or whole, so, she has Pilked his Pouch, she has pickit his pocket. Jamieson [Scots Dictionary] |
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BENNOCHY HOUSE |
Bennochy House
Bennochy House
Bennochy
Bennochy |
Mr. A.G. Malcolm Occupier
Mr. Tosh & Gibson Writers
County Map
Estate Map 1815 |
037 |
[situation] 3/4 Mile N.W. [Northwest] of Kirkcaldy.
A plain stone building two stories high having a garden and small ornamental lawn attached the property of White Melville Esqr. now occupied by Mr. A.G. Malcolm |
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MUTTON HALL |
Mutton Hall
Mutton Hall
Mutton Hall
Muttonhall
Muttonhall
Muttonhole
Muttonhole |
Ploughgate List
County Map
Mr. Robert Balfour occupier
Estate Map date 1850
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson (Writers)
Voters List
J.T. Oswald Esqr. |
037 |
[situation] 1 7/8 miles N.W. of Kirkcaldy.
A substantial stone building two stories high with requisite out buildings attached, the whole in good repair the property of J.T. Oswald Esq. at present in the occupation of Mr. Robert Balfour |
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SAUCHENBUSH |
Sauchenbush
Sauchenbush
Sauchenbush
Sauchenbush
Sauchenbush
Sauckon Bush |
Messrs Tosh & Gibson (Writers)
County Map
List of Voters
Ploughgate List dated 1852
Mr. David Carstairs occupier
Ploughgate List 1852 |
037 |
[situation] 7/8 of a Mile W. [West] of Kirkcaldy.
A Range of substantial Farm buildings the property of White Melville Esqr. Now occupied by Mr. David Carstairs
There is a new dwelling house which will be two stories high now in the course of erection and the occupier informed me he intends to make garden improvements etc adjoining the dwelling house. |
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[Note] Beannoch Cornere, horned, Gaelic Dictionary.
[Note] Bew. Towards the inner apartment of a house or a mountain used in composition only itself} Jameson.
[Note] Lauch or Laugh, The Willow. Jameson, & Burns |
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BOGIE MAINS |
Bogie Mains
Bogie Mains
Bogie Mains
Bogie Mains
Bogie Mains
Bogie Mains |
Estate map of Dunnikier dated 1850
County Map
Ploughgate List 1852
Messr's Tosh & Gibson (Writers)
Voters List
J.T. Oswald Esqr. |
037 |
[situation] 1 1/2 Mile N.W. [Northwest] of Kirkcaldy.
A plain stone building two stories high with necessary out buildings attached the property of J.T. Oswald Esqr. now occupied by Mr. John Williamson. |
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BOGIE LIME WORKS |
Bogie Lime Works
Bogie Lime Works
Bogie Lime Works
Bogie Lime Works |
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson Writers
Mr. George Birrell occupier
Mr. A. G. Malcolm
J.T. Oswald Esqr. |
037 |
[situation] 1 1/2 miles N.W. [Northwest] of Kirkcaldy.
Extensive lime kilns with two large lime [stone] quarries adjoining the property of J.T. Oswald Esqr now occupied by George Birrell & Co. |
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TEMPLEHALL |
Templehall
Templehall
Templehall
Templehall |
Estate Map of Dunnikier
Voters List
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson
J.T. Oswald Esqr. |
037 |
[situation] 1 3/8 miles N.W. [Northwest] of Kirkcaldy.
A tone building one story high with farm offices attached the whole in good repair the property of J.T. Oswald Esqr. at present occupied by Mr. John Elder. |
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SMEATON ROW |
Smeaton Row
Smeaton Row
Smeaton Row
Smeaton Row |
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson
H. Beveridge Esqr. Provost
J.T. Oswald Esqr.
Estate Map |
037 |
[situation] 7/8 Mile N.N.W. [North North West] of Kirkcaldy.
A row of cottage houses one story high the property of J.T. Oswald Esqr. they are chiefly inhabited by Colliers. |
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CHAPEL BURN |
Chapel Burn
Chapel Burn
Chapel Burn |
Messrs. Tosh & Gibson
Mr. Robert Balfour
Mr. Malcolm |
037 |
[situation] Passing about 10 chains of Bogie Lime Works.
A small stream which has its source from various drains etc about 20 chains West of the village of Chapel from which it flows in a S.E. [Southeast] & Easterly direction to its junction with the Den or planted grounds of Dunnikier. |
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ABBOTSHALL (Site of) |
Abbots Hall
Abbots Hall
Abbots Hall |
Mr. Sang Ex Provost
H. Beveridge Provost
Mr Douglas Factor of Raith |
037 |
[situation] 1/2 mile W. [West] of Kirkcaldy.
It appears from the historical notices relating to this part of Fifeshire that one of the Abbots of Dunfermline erected a manor or Hall in or about the present gardens of Raith, tradition is in favour of the above and confirmed by the testimony of Mr. Sang the ex Provost of Kirkcaldy an old gentleman who when a youth recollects some remains of the building from which the parish derives its name however there are no living witnesses who can with accuracy point out the exact spot.
[Quotation]
Topographical Statistical & Historical Gazetter page [obscured]
" A fine Yew tree within the gardens of Raith is thought to mark the locality of the Abbots hall which was for some time the property of the Scots of Balweary"
New Statistical account of Scotland page [obscured]
"A fine Yew tree which grew in [Obscured] and which has already stood the blast of centuries, will probably long serve [to] mark out to the inquirer the spot on which the Mansion of the Abbot was placed... ..Continued on page 49 |
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[Quotation]
" This parish was called Abbotshall, a name obviously derived from the circumstance of one of the Abbots of Dunfermline having built a house here, in which he occasionally resided. The situation of the house, or hall of the Abbot as it was styled, was about 1/4 mile due west from the present church and near to the centre of the Raith gardens." New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
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YEW TREE |
Yew Tree
Yew Tree
Yew Tree |
Mr. Sang Ex Provost
Mr Douglas Factor
Mr. Gibson |
037 |
[situation] 1/2 mile West of Kirkcaldy.
An old Yew Tree situated in the garden belonging to Raith House generally supposed by the inhabitants of the neighbourhood to mark the spot on or about where the Abbotshall was erected from which the parish derives its name. The ex Provost of Kirkcaldy Mr. Sang and Mr Douglas who has been for 1/2 a century factor of Raith are of opinion that the Yew Tree referred to historically is the same object now shewn on trace and the opinion [farther?] is strengthened by the fact of no other Yew tree being within the bounds of the garden. Mr Gibson of the Firm of Tosh & Gibson and the present Provost Mr. Beveridge agree with the above statement in fact all persons of respectability in the locality agree with the statement relative to this object as given in the New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] & His. [Historical] Gazetteer. |
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BEGG MOSS PLANTATION |
Begg Moss Plantation
Begg Moss Plantation
Begg Moss Plantation |
Mr. Bain Senr. [Senior]
Mr. Bain Junr. [Junior]
Mr. Lillie |
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[situation] On the N.E. [Northeast] corner of Plan.
"A large plantation in the S.E. [Southeast] of Abbotshall" See N.B. [Name Book] for Plan 32A |
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BEGG MOSS |
Begg Moss
Begg Moss
Begg Moss |
Mr. Douglas Factor
Mr. Gow
Mr. Gibson |
037 |
[situation] On the N.E. [Northeast] corner of Plan.
A portion of Moss or bog ground, extending Eastward from Begg, part if which is planted. The name is applicable to both sides of the stream or drain.
Copied from N.B. [Name Book] for Plan 31D |
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